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Wednesday was my last official day in the office at Frontline. Thursday was a self-proclaimed rest day– a day to detox, refresh my spirit, renew my mind, regroup my passions, dream and drive. The day started over breakfast with Bryan and Kyle at Tandem in TR. Then Bryan took Kyle, and I took off for the mountains. Just before I left, Bryan wisely encouraged me to take the day to rest–not to plan or organize, but to rest, reminding me that God Himself rested. And Jesus rested, not necessarily because he needed to, but to set a precedent for us. It was just the reminder I needed.

I thinks it funny how you return to familiar places during times of rest. I found myself at a familiar coffee shop called “Quotations” in downtown Brevard–a place Bryan and I frequented a decade or more ago when we were getting to know each other and dating in that town. Then I headed over to Hendersonville for lunch at Life Leaf Thai Fusion restaurant, followed by a massage at YAM (for what it’s worth, I highly recommend both of these! The Crispy Fish with Red Curry Sauce still lingers on my palate). On my way home, I drove through Flat Rock. I tried to stop at the Carl Sandburg Home, but the parking lot was completely full, so I’ll have to stop there another day.

Finally, I met up with Bryan back at Tandem in TR for a Passover Feast to celebrate Christ with dear friends. It was my first Seder Feast, and it was perfect! Even the tables were decorated with candlesticks and fresh red and white flowers–perfectly symbolizing the blood of Christ and the cleansing only He can bring. Praise God for sending our Redeemer Messiah in Jesus! The hosts weaved in a book of readings, including traditions and explanations, Scripture, hymns and spiritual songs, as we washed our hands in a common bowl and shared a common Seder plate (unleavened bread, greens dipped in salt water, lamb shank, bitter herbs, sweet relish, eggs dipped in salt water), followed by a traditional Jewish Passover feast. What a great way to kickoff this Easter weekend! His blood has paid my ransom!

Friday, I met up with my “frientor” (mentor/friend) Annette in downtown Greenville. We strolled through parks and drank coffee as we rehearsed all God has done and what we see Him doing in and through our hearts and minds in recent months. Praise be to Jesus!

I’m excited for new opportunities, fresh starts, good friends, and much grace from our Savior! “For from His fullness we have all received, grace upon grace” (John 1.16).